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<font size="3" face="Arial"><a href="#Computer Technology Information">Computer Technology Information</a>
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<a href="#Children Skillset and Classes Information">Computer Literacy Skills
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<h5 class="header" align="left">
Computer Mastery
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<p align="left">Computer Mastery requires the fluent use of the computer in the areas of Applied Technology, Databases, Desktop Publishing,
Graphics, Multimedia, Operating Environments, Programming, Spreadsheets, Telecommunications and Wordprocessing to communicate,
to solve problems and to express oneself creatively. Skills are integrated into various subjects and applied confidently
without outside assistance, transferring easily from one software program to another.</p>
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Applied Technology
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<p>
Combines skills from a variety of technology areas to produce items such as simulation models, games, reports and inventions.
Evaluates current technology, assessing its effectiveness and limitation. Combines this evaluation with a mastery of technology
skills to generate improvements and to conceptualize new designs. Devises new uses of computer technology to improve everyday
life.
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Databases
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<p>
Creates complex relational databases using advanced formatting and editing features. Links data to outside wordprocessing
and spreadsheet documents. Performs sophisticated sorts and queries to generate reports. Accesses other databases, and
imports and manipulates information as needed.
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Desktop Publishing
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<p>
Creates professional newsletters, brochures, posters and magazines which suit a variety of purposes and audiences. Imports
graphics, text and design elements as required. Combines aesthetics with a sophisticated understanding of the technical capabilities
of publishing software.
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Graphics
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<p>
Creates powerful visual images with an array of computer graphics tools, moving freely from paper to digital media.
Uses features
such as 3-D modeling, morphing and other special effects. Maximizes the use of technology and understands how technical
specifications affect performance.
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Multimedia
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<p>
Digitizes text, illustrations, photos, sound, animation, speech and video from multiple sources and platforms. Synthesizes
technology and aesthetic elements into a powerful multimedia presentation that conveys mood, transmits knowledge and entertains.
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Operating Environments
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<p>
Explores the history and evolution of the computer. Sets up and configures peripherals, maximizing their performance. Possesses
a fundamental knowledge of microchips, data storage, input/output devices, networks and printers. Troubleshoots computer and
peripherals. Comfortable with emerging technology.
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Programming
</h5>
<p>
Identifies the most efficient steps required to achieve a goal and translates the procedure into programming language. Explores
a variety of command and visual programming languages. Designs, builds and programs a variety of robots, vehicles and machines.
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Spreadsheets
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<p>
Faced with raw information, designs worksheets, links charts to other documents and
forecasts numerical trends using complex
functions and formulas. Displays the data in the most effective way using templates, charts and graphs. Can readily adapt
a variety of spreadsheet applications from different programs.
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Telecommunications
</h5>
<p>
Applies telecommunication skills to converse with other people worldwide, to solve problems and to pursue information from
libraries, BBSs and other global services. Writes scripts using navigational software and understands how networks are configured,
the function of system operators and technical terms such as: data packets, modulation and handshakes.
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<h5 class="header">
Wordprocessing
</h5>
<p>
Uses wordprocessing programs to compose a variety of sophisticated documents. Imports tables, charts and graphics.
Uses tools to
check grammar and spelling. Adds headers, footers, dates, page numbers and other features to create a polished product.
Demonstrates an awareness of the flexibility and limitations of various programs. Able to
transfer and to apply acquired skills
to more complex wordprocessing environments.
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<a class="key" name="Children Skillset and Classes Information">
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Computer Literacy Skills Checklist Kids 3-8
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<h5 class="header">
By Barbara Serwin, Knowhat? Inc.
</h5>
<p>
Kids ages three to eight (along with your parents) can use this checklist as a guideline for computer literacy skills. Remember
that each of you will learn and develop at your pace, so there are no hard and fast rules. The main point is to challenge yourself
to develop these fundamental skills. you'll be glad you did!
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<h5 class="header">
Three year Olds
</h5>
<ul>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Talk and sing along with characters in a program</font></li>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Point and click with the mouse</font></li>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Explore an environment and discover hot spots</font></li>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Respond to simple format questions like &quot;yes&quot; or
&quot;no&quot; in an activity</font></li>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Use the mouse and cursor to add stamps while using
creativity software</font></li>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Remember places in a program that you like and ask to
return there</font></li>
<li>
<p class="header"><font face="Arial" size="3">Answer a question: &quot;What did you see in the software
you were using?&quot;</font></li>
</ul>
<p class="header">&nbsp;
<h5 class="header">
Four Year Olds
</h5>
<ul>
<li>
<p class="header">Start a program from the computer desktop</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Find your way through a simple program</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Click and drag on objects and move them around the screen</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Play a variety of readiness and concept building
activities to learn, for example, letters, numbers and shapes</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Fill in color using a paint program</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Place a CD in the CD-ROM drive</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Answer a question: &quot;How did you solve that
problem?&quot;</li>
</ul>
<p class="header">&nbsp;</p>
<h5 class="header">
Five Year Olds
</h5>
<ul>
<li>
<p class="header">Start up the computer</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Use sign-in options, like typing in your name</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Play scavenger hunt and mystery style games that require
problem-solving and memory skills</li>
<li>
<p class="header">make cards, letter or invitations using creativity
software</li>
<li>
<p class="header">use the print function</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Exit a program</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Answer a question: &quot;What happened in the story?&quot;</li>
</ul>
<p class="header">&nbsp;</p>
<h5 class="header">
Six Year Olds
</h5>
<ul>
<li>
<p class="header">Try using different parts of the keyboard, for example,
the backspace keys, arrow keys, escape key and the space bar</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Play activities that develop reading, math, science and
other subject skills</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Make an illustrated story with a word processor or
creativity program</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Personalize your own desktop, for example, with background
patterns and a greeting</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Play a game that requires turn-taking with a friend</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Save a document to the hard drive</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Explore a CD-ROM encyclopedia</li>
</ul>
<p class="header">&nbsp;</p>
<h5 class="header">
Seven Year Olds
</h5>
<ul>
<li>
<p class="header">E-mail a greeting to relative (with your parent's
supervision!)</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Use a search engine to look up a science term or an
historical figure (again, with your parent's supervision!)</li>
<li>
<p class="header">List three Internet safety rules</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Play a game that requires solving math or logic puzzles</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Scan a photograph into your computer</li>
<li>
<p class="header">keep a computer journal and illustrate it with pictures
and photographs</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Help your mom or dad clean all of your CD's</li>
</ul>
<p class="header">&nbsp;</p>
<h5 class="header">
Eight Year Olds
</h5>
<ul>
<li>
<p class="header">Practice key stroking right hand placement words (mill,
hike, jog, hope) and left hand (dad, fed, cage, bag)</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Use a pull down menu in your word processing program to
change fonts, type sizes and styles</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Use the computer and the Internet (along with books and
other sources) to research and write a school report</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Use a calculator in your desk accessories to solve a math
problem</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Learn to use a digital camera</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Play with a simulation program to build your own city,
farm or other neat place</li>
<li>
<p class="header">Set up a laptop computer: plug in the power, plug in the
printer, connect the telephone line or modem and start the machine<br>
<br>
<br>
</li>
</ul>
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